5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Holetown, Saint James
The entrance features an impressive porte-cochere, which leads into an inner courtyard with a water feature. A grand living room opens out to a west facing veranda overlooking the immaculate gardens, striking pool and pool side gazebo; an inner dining courtyard is also accessed from the living room. The well equipped kitchen conveniently opens to a dining terrace that is well suited for informal occasions and casual barbecues; laundry room and storeroom are just off the kitchen an...
The entrance features an impressive porte-cochere, which leads into an inner courtyard with a water feature. A grand living room opens out to a west facing veranda overlooking the immaculate gardens, striking pool and pool side gazebo; an inner dining courtyard is also accessed from the living room. The well equipped kitchen conveniently opens to a dining terrace that is well suited for informal occasions and casual barbecues; laundry room and storeroom are just off the kitchen and the house is equipped with a generator to provide power should the mains supply be interrupted.
The property also offers separate staff quarters, which are within close proximity of the kitchen and laundry area. 2 large guest suites are positioned in the northern wing of the ground floor; 1 has access to the study, which could easily be used as an additional bedroom.
A 1 bedroom annex suite with private entry can also be found on the ground floor, while the master suite encompasses the entire 1st floor and includes an en-suite bathroom, dressing room and private balcony with great views of the west coast.
Property owners and guests are given access to the beautiful beach adjacent to Sandy Lane Hotel at the property owners beach facility where parking and changing rooms are provided.
The property has the added attraction of a private cabana at the beach facility.
Tennis and golf are available at the Sandy Lane Golf and Tennis Clubs, within a 5 minute drive are the restaurants, shopping and other amenities of Holetown.
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